NEETPhysicsCenter of Mass, Momentum and Collision
The position-time (x-t) graph of a moving body of mass 2 ~kg is shown in the figure. The impulse on the body at t=4 ~s is
Options
- A1.5 ~kg - ms ⁻¹
- B-1.5 ~kg - ms ⁻¹
- C1 ~kg - ms ⁻¹
- D2 ~kg - ms ⁻¹
Correct answer
B. -1.5 ~kg - ms ⁻¹
Step-by-step solution
Here, mass of the body, m=2 ~kg and time, t=4 ~s Impulse =p_f-p_i where, p_i= initial momentum, p_f= final momentum Impulse =m v_f-m v_i=m (v_f-v_i ) ( p=m v) As from the graph, v_f= 3-3 8-4 =0 and v_i= 3-0 4-0 = 3 4 Impulse =2 (0- 3 4 )=-1.5 ~kg - ms ⁻¹ Hence, the correct option is (b).